The Independent
October 2026
HMV to close flagship Oxford Street store due to soaring rent
Nine expert tips for staying warm at home without turning up the heating
They can be placed on specific areas of the body, such as your feet or lower back, to provide comforting heat exactly where it’s needed most,
Consuming warm food and drinks not only makes you feel cosy from the inside, but also helps regulate your body temperature,
Consider soaking your feet in a warm foot bath, as this will help increase circulation and keep your feet warmer for longer. But make sure you properly dry your feet after, as lingering moisture will likely lead to colder feet,
Warm feet play a major role in contributing towards your body temperature and blood flow, therefore need to be looked after,
Rooms with stone or hardwood floors can lose a lot of heat, but adding a rug can make a difference by creating a layer of thermal resistance between the floor and the rest of the room,
Keeping your curtains closed while you’re out will help retain the heat throughout the day for when you come home,
For those who struggle with dry skin conditions, the harsh winter weather may worsen this, therefore it is important to keep moisture locked in by wearing layers in cold temperatures,
Are lung nodules cancerous? Here's what to know as Pope Leo undergoes surgery
HMV to close Oxford Street store three years after reopening historic site
We hope to redeploy affected team members through other London stores and head office roles and are exploring ways to minimise the impact on jobs while we seek a new flagship site.”
We’re actively looking for a new location in the West End and are determined to give London a store that music fans can be proud of,
Chinese carmakers increasingly rely on overseas markets as September exports surge
You can’t expect BYD or the other OEMs (manufacturers) to export too many cars without facing tariffs or pushbacks from the foreign governments,
More and more volume will be made locally,
Don’t let Hearn vs White distract you — Frank Warren is a true heavyweight promoter
Caroline Dubois bidding to become biggest boxing name with brother Daniel
I like the sound of that. That would be awesome and really cool,
Australian imam denies links to FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to hijack flight to Tel Aviv
Community organisations that have spent years supporting young people and families should not have their reputations damaged through speculation or guilt by association."
Top executives dropped from world oil event schedule after Riyadh airport attacks
To everyone who travelled to Riyadh, thank you,
Eight simple ways you can boost your immune system ahead of winter
The immune system gets decided even before we’re born,... and you can maintain good habits to support it, rather than boosting it so it becomes hyperactive — a hyperactive immune system is as bad as an underactive immune system.... If we make the system too excitable, it starts creating problems, so the aim is to manage the immune system appropriately, effectively and in a well-regulated way.”
While you sleep, your body is hard at work rebuilding and fighting off infection and inflammation,
If you’re confused about what vaccines you should take, see your GP and get the vaccination as early as possible — somewhere in October/November, and that will make your life in December and January much easier,
Daniel Dubois sets timeline to become undisputed champion ahead of Fabio Wardley rematch
Within six fights. That’s what I’ve got in my head anyway.”
No names, whoever’s got the belt [and] brings me the most money,
I wish I was more clinical and took him out earlier than that,
Liverpool face big question after Man City ruthlessly expose major flaw
DOJ investigating five TV networks over White House pool coverage
Members of the television press pool have proudly boycotted covering White House events. Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act,”
The government should not use antitrust investigations to intimidate news outlets defending press access,... The public’s right to know depends on that access.”
Media Outlets shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report FICTION and LIES when they’re covering the President of the United States, the Trump Administration, or the United States of America,
Russell Brand arrives at court for start of rape and sexual assault trial
Judge orders Trump to pull $20M taxpayer-funded ads after legal challenge
Trump makes bizarre admissions about his and wife Melania's relationship
We are pleased the court acted swiftly to prevent more taxpayer dollars from being used for such blatantly unlawful political propaganda,
Defendants shall not enter into, renew, or expand any agreement authorizing the development, creation, dissemination, placement, or airing of the challenged advertisements,
It shouldn’t be paid for with taxpayer dollars,
What happened in the Yorkshire tiger attack?
The man started praying to the tiger, bowing down to it — the tiger looked a bit confused,
He had arms wide open ready for the tiger to attack him. It was quite bad. We were just stood there, frozen... the last thing we saw was the tiger’s jaw on his neck,
Trump-backed Senate hopeful fires back after Democrat calls her ‘unserious’
South Carolina, if your surgeon said that appendectomies aren’t really his thing, would you still hand him a scalpel? No,
But talking about not my thing, let’s talk about what’s not your thing. Your thing apparently is not being honest with the people of South Carolina. At least I’m honest. If I don’t know something, I am glad to say it, and I’ll say it again tonight,
National security is not my thing.”
My legal name is Graham and has always been Graham,
I’m just as qualified as you,
Brits urged to check flood risk now as country braces for winter extreme weather
An investment of £4.2 billion into new and existing flood defences aims to support the country against severe weather in the coming years.... We are continuing to step up our defences against the weather, and encourage everyone to check their flood risk, prepare a flood plan, and follow warnings to protect their home and family,
Climate change means that extreme weather can switch quickly, but we’re more prepared than ever before for the challenges posed by floods.”
Communities in fear of devastating flooding need physical and natural defences urgently, and a new website does little to tackle that.... This is why the Conservatives believe this department needs wholesale change, including bringing flood prevention under Ministerial control to get a proper grip — and accountability — on this vital issue.”
Robert Pattinson insists new film Primetime is 'not an indictment' of Chris Hansen
We’ve taken things to the dramatic extreme, and that’s how I kind of view life itself, for better or worse,
Part of the thesis of the film is this ancient practice — you had the public square, you had the pillories, you had an executioner. It reveals something about humanity. I think more than anything else."
It’s a portrait, and it’s not an indictment of Chris as a person at all and was never supposed to be like ‘oh this is who he is’,
We kind of just want to ask a question because, frankly, I don’t even know what my opinion is on it,
I can’t control how he feels but I’ve been surprised that he keeps telling people to go watch it and make up their own minds, which I’ve been delighted by as I think that’s the right approach,
I mean, it’s the script first of all. I was familiar with him, and I liked the show. I thought it was really interesting when I was younger,
I feel like most of the documentaries I made up to this point, I was kind of turning human drama into a Hollywood drama. That’s always the way I’m interested in the kind of inhabiting a subjectivity or expressing the stories of real people in that specific sort of way, but with this film I wanted to do the opposite,
‘Dereliction of duty’ not to seek closer ties with EU, Andy Burnham to tells MPs
UK PM Andy Burnham meets Germany’s Merz in Berlin, seeking closer EU ties
Andy understands why some politicians don’t want to face up to the reality that Brexit has not delivered what they once promised. But it is time for a different conversation about what our long-term relationship should be.... Sticking with the status quo and not working relentlessly to secure a good deal that boosts growth would be a major dereliction of duty.”
Trump furious as Don Jr’s ex Kimberly Guilfoyle faces the axe: report
Marco Rubio gets upset with reporters when asked about Kimberly Guilfoyle AMEX scandal
Our ambassador has been a strong ambassador here.”
Ambassador Guilfoyle has served, and will continue to serve, with integrity, honor and distinction. We are evaluating all available legal remedies to collect this debt and any other potential causes of action,
Heathrow boss warns Andy Burnham airport cannot wait forever for third runway
This is not simply an investment in an airport.... It is
Saudi-Houthi war latest: Kingdom threatens ‘serious’ response after rebel group kills 14 in strikes on Riyadh airport
National League club Forest Green to play without manager after Robbie Savage departure
Nobody’s in the frame, nobody’s connected to the job, at the minute there’s no vacancy,
We’ve got a team of coaches that, between them, have an awful lot of experience; Premier League, Championship. We think between them they’ve probably got it. But also they know the players and the club inside out,